With President’s Day Weekend and Valentine’s Day converging, a serendipitous pause unfolds—an invitation to linger a little longer in the winter stillness of Troutbeck. On Valentine's Day (Saturday), join Cottage Courses, a workshop series founded and led by local artists Natalie Baxter and Polly Shindler, for an afternoon of creative play, where art and affection meet. Through mixed-media collage—layered papers, rich textures, and evocative found imagery—you’ll create heartfelt, one-of-a-kind Valentine’s cards, each a tactile expression of love meant to be shared and cherished.

Stay this weekend and reserve the COTTAGE COURSES room package, which includes two participants per room to spend hours creating thoughtful momentos for those you hold dearest. To reserve online, simply enter the dates, choose your preferred room, and select the COTTAGE COURSES room package. Note, there is a three-night minimum this holiday weekend.